Africana Restaurant

146-12 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11435
African
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Africana Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2023. On May 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Africana Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Mar 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
74
Jan 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Africana Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Africana Restaurant on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Africana Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Africana Restaurant.

How does Africana Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Africana Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Africana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Africana Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Africana Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Africana Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Africana Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.